Retail
Town hall to regulate the appearance of Palma's shop exteriors
This revised ordinance is still at an early stage of being drafted and it won't only apply to the old part of the city: the whole of the Palma municipal area will be covered.
Tourism
Barceló says it's not possible to limit the number of tourists
While Barceló accepts that it is not possible to limit the actual number of tourists, there can be a limit established on the number of tourist places (in accommodation).
Transport
Excessive number of hire cars is an "outrage"
"This oversupply doesn't benefit any business in our sector, while it affects the traditional image of the islands."
Sport
Mayors wanting limits to road races
Arta mayor admits that they do though cause inconvenience. "They need to be minimised as much as possible."
Tourism
Fresh pressure on holiday rentals
The Council of Majorca is asking the regional tourism ministry to press ahead rapidly with regulation of holiday rentals.
Tourism
All-inclusive crackdown called for
This is the practice whereby certain hotels “covertly” offer all-inclusive when guests check in.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Major security alert at Mallorca airport, surprise landing of flights from Morocco and Namibia
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
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